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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1925

Page

8

Home Economics Luncheon and Church News from Cove Creek

Cove Creek reports Home Economics classes under Miss Bundy hosted a formal luncheon for teachers with a red heart and Washington birthday decor. It also notes a Willowdale Baptist church meeting closing with fourteen baptisms, health concerns for Mr. A. M. Banner, school funding talks by Rev. Hagaman, a Boone seventh grade basketball win 18 to 17, and local visits by Mr. Columbus Banner.

Miss Bundy Jennie Mast Amy Henson Irene Sherwood Pauline Greer Mast Mary Lizzie Horton Vera Sherwood Rebecca Taylor Blanche Mast Washington Sebastian Willowdale Baptist Church A. M. Banner Smith Hagaman Board of County Commissioners Seher Watau Columbus Banner Newland Newton Banner Sugar Grove Boone

Care of Farm Manure Worth More Than Fertilizers On Farms

The article explains that a well fed 800 pound cow produces about 124 pounds of nitrogen 24 pounds of phosphoric acid and 100 pounds of potash in manure annually valued at 51.20 dollars at current prices. It argues manure is a better soil improver than commercial fertilizer reduces fertilizer costs and should be spread promptly or kept moist and contained to avoid losses.

Local Mill, Groceries, and Travel News Brief

Mr. J. H. Jones prepares his saw mill for B. B. Greene and W. P. Norris. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sudderth visit W. P. Jones. W. P. Norris adds a new groceries line. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hardy and Robert Norris return from Mountain City.

J. H. Jones B. B. Greene W. P. Norris Glenn Sudderth W. P. Jones Luther Hardy Robert Norris Mountain City

The Cat Beth Conversation

Beth asks about Fred, Gladys replies he is wonderful, Beth expresses relief that someone approves.

Beth Fred Gladys

Kilimanjaro The Everest of Africa

Kilimanjaro stands as Africa’s premier snow peak near the equator, surpassing surrounding plains in height yet dwarfed by Everest. The mountain spans a compact world from snow cap to rainforest, hosting Chagga people irrigation feats, elephants on slopes, and a diverse climate belt from high ridges to dry plains.

Washington, D. C Kilimanjaro Tanganyika Africa National Geographic Society Equator Mombasa Everest South Central America Europe Alps Pyrenees United Mt. Whitney America Mt. Blane Company of the Equator Mt. Kenya Kenya Colony Ruwenzori Uganda White Nile Ijaro Rayli Labrador Scotch Highlands Shun

Midget Sulu Chief Wins Liliputian Beauty

Diki Diki a 36 percent inch high chief of North Ubian wins Ajaratol a 21 year old liliputian bride to be.Wedding planned at Jolo with rival Maharajah Kiram as best man and Imam Ovil performing the ceremony. Diki Diki once misled school authorities and remained a second grade Aldest pupil.

Manila Diki Diki North Ubian Gulu Ajaratol Jolo Usada North Ubian Maharajah Kiram Imam Ovil

Secret of the Gentlemen Beachcomber on Fire Island

Photographs of the flinty Beachcomber Andrew Sherman McMillen identified by Bridgeville relatives as the man who died by his own hand in a Fire Island hut. The 60 year old former lawyer and contractor vanished from Pennsylvania seven years ago and left a sparse bank balance.

Bay Shore N. Y Beach Comber Fire Island Andrew Sherman McMillen Bridgeville McMillen Charles E George B. McMillen George H. Baird Pittsburgh Mac Pittshursh Old Mae McMillen Hut Brooklyn New York United States Naval Radio Station Naval

Sheriff's Sale of Cook Property in Boone North Carolina

In Watauga County Superior Court execution against T L Cook and wife Mrs T L Cook authorizes sale of real estate. On March 23 1925 at 1 pm the sheriff will sell at the courthouse door for cash the lots 22 and 28 of J F Hard in Boone comprising about one half acre with described boundaries along Oak Street and adjacent alley to satisfy the judgment.

T. L. Cook Superior Court Watauga County Court House Oak Street Said Alley Said Aley J. F. Hard Boone N. C L. M. Farthing

Earrings of 100 Years Ago Vogue in Dresden

Fashion notes urging women to wear heirloom earrings from Napoleon I era with long gold chains and hanging stones. Describes ear decor extending to the low neck line and using color contrasts to highlight costly stones. Adds antique style as fashionable again after a period of absence.

Dresden Napoleon I

Notice of summons in partition action in Watauga County

The defendants Harvey Hampton and others are notified that a summons was issued February 11 1925 by A W Smith Clerk of the Superior Court. The action seeks partition of the A Hampton tract of land of about 23 1 2 acres in Blue Ridge Township. Defendants must appear March 25 1925 to answer or demur.

M. J. Gillie John Gillie Vertie Cordey J. E. Cordey Harvey Hampton A. W. Smith Watauga County North Carolina Boone Superior Court Blue Ridge Township Watauga

Notice of Administration for Capt. E. F. Lovill Estate

J S Winkler administrator announces qualification as administrator of the estate of Capt. E F Lovill deceased. Creditors must present claims within twelve months of this notice or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly. December 19 1926 and continuation dates noted.

Musterole Relieves Rheumatism and Joint Pain

Musterole relieves rheumatism and stiff joints with oil of mustard in a clean white ointment. It delivers relief when rubbed on without blistering, widely recommended by doctors and nurses. Available at drug stores in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes. A milder Children’s Musterole version is sold for kids up to six years.

Notice to creditors of J G Norris estate

Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of J G Norris deceased this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate of deceased to present them for payment This February 2 1925 Mrs Mary Norris Adm

J. G. Norris

Stationers and Office Outfitters in Kingsport Tenn Ad

Stationers and Office Outfitters offers Globe Wernicke safes filing cabinets desks book cases typewriters adding machines and more in Kingsport Tennessee. Sam J. Bingham manager invites customers to quote prices before purchase.

Globe-Wernicke

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Cove Creek Blane Or Whitney Brothers Bank of Blowing Rock Blowing Rock, N. C Boone Trail Tamarack Democrat D. J. Cottrell ED Purdy Seth Thomson Adiy Boone Drug Company Francis Triplett Husband W. S. Triplett E. F. Lovill J. S. Winkler Admr Watauga Furniture & Lbr. CO W. R. Gragg Just Oliver Boone Hardware CO J. F. Moore Mary Norris Kingsport Office Supply CO Sam J. Bingham Mgr Kingsport Tenn
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